うる星やつら [Urusei Yatsura]

From 1980 to 1987, Rumiko Takahashi's Urusei Yatsura ran in Shogakukan's Weekly Shōnen Sunday, a landmark 34-issue sci-fi romantic comedy. The series follows the chaotic life of Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous high school student, after he accidentally wins a global game of tag against the beautiful, electric alien Lum. Fusing slapstick, folklore, and space-age absurdity, this foundational work established Takahashi as a master of the genre and remains a beloved touchstone for its wild energy and heartfelt chaos. Its 1980s run defined a generation of manga comedy, blending alien invasion with everyday teenage troubles.